The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96791 sells for about $1,100,000, or $711 per square foot.
Prices are up +14% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $4,367 a month.
ZIP 96791 — Waialua
The Waialua housing market remains competitive with a median price of $1.1M, driven by limited inventory and high demand for North Shore properties. While sales volume is low, prices have seen a 14% year-over-year increase. Rental demand is strong, with average rents significantly higher than the state average.
This area is best suited for lifestyle-oriented buyers, surfers, and those seeking a rural coastal environment, though it requires a significant commute for those working in Honolulu.
Median prices moved up 14.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 8.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96791, Honolulu County HI
The area faces significant exposure to coastal flooding, tsunami risks, and high-wind events typical of the North Shore of Oahu.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, agriculture, and local small businesses, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Hawaii) — Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by applying county-specific tax rates to the assessed value of the property. The formula is (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Tax Rate. Exemptions include homestead exemptions for owner-occupants, which vary by county.
Commuting to Honolulu's employment core involves a long drive via Kamehameha Highway or H-2, often exceeding 60 minutes depending on traffic.
The area offers immediate access to North Shore beaches, surfing spots, coastal trails, and local shopping in nearby Haleiwa.
The rental market is tight with high demand, influenced by a mix of long-term residents and seasonal demand; average rents have shown upward pressure.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, agricultural operations, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options connecting to the Honolulu urban core.
Development is strictly regulated by state and county land-use policies to preserve agricultural and coastal character.
The City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division manages annual valuations based on market data.
Parcels are subject to standard county property tax and utility service districts.
Insurance premiums are high due to significant natural hazard risks, including wind and flood exposure.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Kualoa Ranch4.719.4 mi
- Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii4.114.8 mi
- Wai Kai4.317.5 mi
- Coral Crater Adventure Park4.915.9 mi
- iTrampoline Hawaii4.214.2 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.716.6 mi
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet4.518.7 mi
- Waimea Valley4.69.3 mi
- Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman4.413.8 mi
- Wai Kai4.317.5 mi
- Dole Plantation4.27.6 mi
- Banzai Pipeline4.810.9 mi
- Waimea Valley4.69.3 mi
- Laniakea Beach4.77.1 mi
- Haleʻiwa Beach Park4.65.3 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.716.6 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.818.3 mi
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center4.718.3 mi
- USS Arizona Memorial4.917.9 mi
- Waimea Valley4.69.3 mi
- Waimea Valley4.69.3 mi
- Haleʻiwa Beach Park4.65.3 mi
- Kaʻena Point Trail4.76 mi
- Waimea Bay Beach Park4.89.1 mi
- Kaʻena Point State Park4.85.9 mi
- Ko Olina Resort4.613.7 mi
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor4.46.7 mi
- Ko Olina Marina4.614.8 mi
- Polo Beach4.62.8 mi
- Mokulē‘ia Beach4.62.9 mi
- Leilehua Golf Course4.29.6 mi
- Royal Kunia Country Club, Inc.4.112.4 mi
- Mililani Golf Club4.210.3 mi
- Hawaii Country Club3.69.7 mi
- Makaha Valley Country Club45.2 mi
- Haleʻiwa Town Center4.54.8 mi
- Schofield Main Exchange4.36.8 mi
- North Shore Marketplace4.54.6 mi
- Safeway4.210.8 mi
- Town Center of Mililani4.411.2 mi
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport3.921.2 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.921.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular coastal access point for surfing and recreation.
Historic district with local boutiques and restaurants nearby.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).